Xu Huang, Liao Hua, Gao Sen, and Guo Jia welcomed Anita Partridge into Bashang's camp, while the 20,000 flying guards brought by Anita Partridge were in Xu Huang's camp.
Another camp was built outside the Kwantung Army camp, and the two camps echoed each other.
As soon as Anita Partridge entered Xu Huang's camp, she took the lead and asked: "Masters, I was ordered by His Majesty the Emperor to come here to assist in the battle, and I brought siege weapons from General Zhou in Tongguan.
, and a lot of explosives. I want to know the current situation of Chang'an City. I wonder if any of you princes can tell me about it?"
Guo Jiadao: "Let me tell you. The current situation is very favorable to our army. Hou Cheng of the Northwest Army and Song Xian sent troops to occupy Gaoling. This means that Sima Yi's strategy was successful and Liangzhou has nothing left.
There is a threat, and the top priority now is to attack Chang'an City quickly. The longer it is delayed, the more beneficial it will be to the Wei army. Therefore, I thought that when the entire army comes forward, we can surround Chang'an City on three sides, and then attack in turn."
"Surround it on three sides? Why not surround it on four sides?" Xu Huang asked.
"On the other hand, leave it to Sima Yi to fight, so we don't have to worry about it. General Xu is still the main general here. General Partridge, you were sent by the emperor to help in the battle. When the time comes, a city gate will be left for you to attack.
Do you have any objections?" Guo Jia asked.
"No, it all depends on the command of the Lieutenant." Anita Partridge said.
As a Taiwei, Guo Jia has the highest rank, so what he says here still holds great weight. In terms of planning, he is the leader, and in siege of cities and territories, Xu Huang is the soul of the army.
Seeing that Anita Partridge didn't refute, Xu Huang said: "In that case, it's settled. We'll have a rest tonight and set up camp early tomorrow morning to attack Chang'an."
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People in Chang'an City are already panicking. Five years ago, Chang'an City suffered a disaster. It took Cao Cao five years to recover. This time, I am afraid that life will be ruined again. Some people want to escape from Chang'an City, but it is a pity that Wei Jun will
All city gates are sealed, only entry is allowed, no exit is allowed, and we vow to defend the city.
In the palace, the news that Liangzhou was captured shocked Cao Ang, who was supervising the country as the prince. After getting the battle report, he slumped in his seat and said: "The Chinese army is at its peak, and even Uncle Xiahou has come.
Unable to resist?"
"Prince, Zhang Xiu urgently reports." A servant of the prince's residence presented a letter to Cao Ang.
Cao Ang took the letter, opened it and read it, he couldn't help being furious, he slapped the table hard, shaking everything on the table to pieces, and even threw Zhang Xiu's letter far away.
He cursed loudly: "Zhang Xiu, how dare you bully me like this!"
At this time, Xia Houheng came in from the outside and happened to see Cao Ang angry. He picked up the letter on the ground and read it hastily. However, he saw that Zhang Xiu refused to lead his army on the grounds that Wudu had few soldiers and was afraid that the Chinese army would attack Wudu.
King Qin of Chang'an. He frowned, walked to Cao Ang, and said: "Prince, there is no need to be angry. What Zhang Xiu said is indeed true. I thought that my father could resist the Chinese army for a year and a half."
, who would have thought that in just ten days, more than half of the counties and counties in Liangzhou had planted the banner of the Chinese army. Now my father is in Longxi and Zhang Xiu is in Wudu. Both places are important places, which contain the Chinese army.
It is indeed inappropriate for two hundred thousand soldiers and horses to come to serve the king at this time. However, Hanzhong will probably send troops, and the scouts sent out in the next few days will get the news back. Please don't be angry, Your Highness."
When Cao Ang heard Xia Houheng's consolation, he asked, "Where is Cao Zhen?"
"Cao Zidan is inspecting various city gates, reinforcing the city defenses and boosting morale. Now all the soldiers in Chang'an City are united and have sworn to surround the imperial capital with death. Your Highness, please rest assured, Cao Zidan is a talented general and will definitely be able to help me.
Wei weathered the storm. It’s just..."
"Just what?"
Xia Houheng said: "Your Highness, please pardon me first, and then I will dare to speak out."
"You and I have known each other since childhood, what else do we dare not to say? But it doesn't matter. I will pardon your innocence."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Xia Houheng bowed to Cao Ang and continued, "It's just that I feel that the Chinese army can even break through Huayin Pass, but Chang'an City... I'm afraid it will not escape misfortune...
"
Cao Ang sighed and said: "I am also worried about this. General Zhendong's 20,000 iron troops cannot stop the Chinese army. Can we do it here?"
"Therefore, I think we should prepare for the worst and send all the family members of the royal family, ministers, and generals to safely escort them to Hanzhong. In this way, even if the city of Chang'an is destroyed, we can escape without any scruples.
If we encircle the city tightly and then set it on fire, even if the Chinese army gets Chang'an City, it will still be in ruins." Xia Houheng suggested.
"Your suggestion is good and can be adopted. Now I will order you to take full responsibility for this matter, and then secretly leave the city at night and go all the way to Hanzhong."
"Your Highness, won't you come with me?"
"As the prince, my father ordered me to supervise the country. I am the backbone of all the soldiers. I must not retreat at will. I will not leave Chang'an City unless it is absolutely necessary. Bo Quan, just do as I say.
"
Xia Houheng frowned. He knew Cao Ang's character, so he stopped trying to dissuade him. He immediately cupped his fists and said, "That Boquan will mobilize all the family members of the civil and military ministers and the royal family to evacuate tonight."
"Well, it needs to be done in secret. I will have someone send you an imperial edict later, and you must act in accordance with the imperial edict. In the past, we were driven away from Chang'an by the Chinese army from Changyi, and now it is the Chinese army that has driven us away from Chang'an. This time
How long will it take to plant the seeds? Just go ahead."
Xia Houheng retreated slowly, and then Cao Ang drafted an imperial edict and handed it to Xia Houheng. He then personally mounted his horse and led the Tiger Guards to inspect the situation in Chang'an City.
Chang'an City is full of mobile soldiers. The whole city has entered a state of emergency preparation. The newly recruited soldiers have also been issued with weapons. Some have brought stones in from outside the city, while others have repaired the city wall at the top of the city and added weapons.
High reinforcement, all work very well.
When Cao Ang arrived at the south gate, he saw Cao Zhen taking the lead in repairing the city wall, so he walked over and asked: "You are the governor personally appointed by the prince, how can you do such a despicable job? You should work with Chen Qun and Yang
Let’s work together and formulate a plan to defend the city!”
When Cao Zhen saw Cao Ang, he stopped what he was doing and worshiped with the surrounding soldiers: "Kowtow to His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"No courtesy, you all go about your business."
So Cao Zhen welcomed Cao Ang into the gate tower above the city tower and offered him tea, showing his humility.
"Zidan, as a minister of the imperial court, you always do small things. How can this be done? You should plan the city defense plan and make combat arrangements. These are what you should do." Cao Ang lectured.
"I would like to report to Your Highness the Crown Prince that these things have been done long ago and there is nothing left to do. Now all that is left is to repair the city gate. I feel that there is nothing wrong with this. Besides, I also started out as a soldier step by step.
, since I could do it when I was a soldier, why can’t I do it when I become the governor? The reason why I have the status of
Prominence was given by His Highness the Crown Prince, but I dare not forget those people who are at the lowest level and have silently contributed to our great Wei Dynasty. Without them, I am afraid that I will never be able to rise up the ranks by myself.
What a big deal. So, if I take the lead, the rest of the soldiers will naturally do it enthusiastically when they see it."
Cao Ang was speechless by what Cao Zhen said. He looked out the door and saw that the soldiers were indeed working very hard. He said nothing more, took a sip of tea, stood up directly, and said: "You
Just do it well, I'm leaving."
"Farewell to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Cao Ang walked out of the gatehouse and looked at the soldiers around him. He couldn't help but feel that Cao Zhen was indeed a good general and might become the backbone of the Wei Dynasty in the future. Cao Chun, Cao Hong, and Cao Ren sacrificed their lives for the country one after another. Cao Xiu was far away in Liangzhou, and the Cao family
There were not many people left who could be talented generals. A thought suddenly flashed through his mind. If Chang'an was captured, he would try to get Cao Zhen to leave and save the remaining generals of the Cao family.
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"Uncle! Just let me go. I will only borrow five hundred cavalry. As soon as Yinyin is rescued, I will come back immediately!" Cao Xiu knelt in front of Xia Houyuan, kowtowed and prayed.
Xia Houyuan's face was ashen, and there was a bandage wrapped around his arm. The bandage was soaked with blood and was given by Ma Chao. He glanced at Cao Xiu who was kneeling in front of him and said, "Yin Yin is my biological niece.
You are more concerned about Yinyin. But what time is it now? You can't see clearly. The Chinese army is surrounding us on three sides, and the Qiang people have not responded. You have already escaped death once, how can you enter the tiger's mouth again?
"
"But Yin Yin..." Cao Xiu retorted.
"I know you love each other, but don't worry, I've always heard that if Huaxia doesn't destroy other people's families, they won't do anything to Yin Yin. If you just give up your life for a woman, then you are the best in the world.
Big idiot! What is a woman? It's just a piece of clothing on your body. If you don't have it, you can change it again. If you need a woman, your uncle can find one or two for you in the city. Let your bird have one first.
nest."
"I don't want it, I want Yin Yin! I don't want anyone except Yin Yin! Our team Yin Yin is sincere. I'm not like my uncle who has three wives and four concubines..."
"You bastard, shut up! Someone, please escort Cao Wenlie to me. No one is allowed to let him out without my order."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw two strong men taking Cao Xiu away directly.
At this time, Xu Shu came from outside. Seeing this scene, he didn't ask any questions and immediately said to Xia Houyuan: "King Qiang has heard back. Within ten days, he will lead his elite troops to help in the battle."
Xia Houyuan immediately said happily: "Great! Ma Chao, I must avenge this arrow!"